Saturday, August 27, 2005 AFTER thrilling their supporters with a sparkling display in their previous home game against Scarborough, Hereford showed the other side of the coin as they blundered to defeat against Conference newcomers Grays Athletic. A
STRIKER Adam Stansfield may get his wish of appearing in a second FA Trophy final if Hereford United continue their good pro-gress in non-league's top cup competition. The Bulls have failed to lift the Trophy in its 34-year history, but it has not stopped
Saturday, August 20,2005 HEREFORD United moved back to second place in the Nationwide Conference after success on one of their most potentially difficult trips of the season. Crawley lost only four times at their impressive Broadfield Stadium last season
GRAHAM Turner is adamant his Hereford United players won't get stuck in the mud when they lock horns at lowly Eastwood Town in the FA Trophy fifth round tomorrow. The Bulls chief believes the biggest hurdle to United's chances of progressing to the competition's
Tuesday, August 16 HEREFORD United fell to their first Nationwide Conference defeat with a 2-1 loss at Cambridge United last night. Guy Ipoua hauled the Bulls level in the second-half but they failed to build on Saturday's 4-0 thrashing of Scarborough
GRAHAM Turner is mindful his buoyant Hereford United side could fall flat on their face tomorrow as Canvey Island hit Edgar Street for the first time in the Nationwide Conference. The Bulls are in confident mood to send the Essex boys packing after chalking
HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner revealed that winger Joe Anyinsah may return to Edgar Street once Bristol City's suspension crisis subsides. The Coca-Cola League One side rejected Turner's request to sign Anyinsah for a second month on loan earlier
HEREFORD United were handed an excellent chance to progress into the last eight of the FA Trophy after being drawn away at Eastwood Town in the fifth round. The Badgers are the lowest placed club remaining in the competition, currently lying ninth in
GRAHAM Turner reflected on his 500 games in charge of Hereford United and revealed keeping the club financially stable as the biggest achievement during his tenure. The Bulls chairman and manager couldn't toast the personal milestone the way he liked
HEREFORD United's biggest home win for more than a year may have guided them through to the fourth round of the FA Trophy -- but it did little to swell the club's bank balance. Just 710 supporters watched the Bulls brush aside Accrington Stanley 4-0 in
HEREFORD United take to the field in the FA Trophy today looking to avoid an unwanted hat-trick. Graham Turner's Bulls travel to the Interlink Express Stadium to face fellow Nationwide Conference promotion chasers Accrington Stanley in a third round clash
GRAHAM Turner is calling for a much-improved performance from his Hereford United side ahead of tomorrow's FA Trophy third round clash at Accrington Stanley. The Bulls' director of football watched his charges slump to a 3-0 Nationwide Conference defeat
HEREFORD United return to Burton Albion and the scene of Saturday's horror show tonight hoping to progress in the third round of the GLS Cup (7.45). Bulls manager Graham Turner takes his side to bogey ground Eton Park intent on wiping clean the memory
IN-FORM defender Tamika Mkandawire is intent on nailing down his place in Hereford United's side for the rest of the season -- despite the fierce competition for places. The former West Brom trainee has landed a starting spot in each of the Bulls' last
HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner is confident his side can inflict Scarborough's first home Nationwide Conference defeat of the season tomorrow. The Seadogs are lying fifth in the table thanks in part to their good form at the McCain Stadium, where
HEREFORD United coach John Trewick turned the screw on tomorrow's FA Cup opponents Boston United by insisting all the pressure is on the visitors to succeed. The Bulls have the chance to enter the third round for the first time in five years if they overcome
HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner is confident his side can cause a third upset in the LDV Vans Trophy tonight when they face holders Blackpool at Edgar Street in the northern area quarter-final (7.45). The Bulls have already dumped out Coca-Cola
GRAHAM Turner is hoping the feel-good factor at Edgar Street continues as Hereford United prepare to lock horns with Tamworth in the Nationwide Conference. The Bulls are in confident form ahead of the clash with the Lambs, the first of four fixtures for
LEE Mills dubbed today's clash at Canvey Island as Hereford United's most important game of the season as the club looks to revive its Nationwide Conference campaign. The Bulls have gone six league games without victory since defeating Leigh RMI 4-3 on
HEREFORD United return to the cut and thrust of the Nationwide Conference at new boys Canvey Island tomorrow in a desperate attempt to rejuvenate their league campaign. The Bulls have basked in the limelight of their exploits in the FA Cup and LDV Vans
JAMIE Pitman vividly remembers his last adventure at Southport in a Hereford United shirt -- especially the phenomenal strike which left the Lancashire seaside club teetering on the brink of relegation. Guinea Bissau striker Albano Correia, who made just
HEREFORD United coach John Trewick believes tonight's LDV Vans Trophy opponents Doncaster Rovers are the perfect role model for clubs looking to escape from the Nationwide Conference. The South Yorkshire club have enjoyed a rapid rise through the leagues
EXPECTATION of success is high among the Edgar Street faithful -- and Bulls striker David Brown admits the club is currently falling short of their demands. The 26-year-old insists last season's Conference achievements in reaching 91 points and scoring
ROOKIE goalkeeper Ben Scott is to be thrown into the lion's den tomorrow as he makes his Nationwide Conference debut at Carlisle United. The 20-year-old has been handed the tough task of keeping the Cumbrians at bay following the move by Preston North
CONTROVERSIAL comic Bernard Manning will take Radcliffe Borough to Hereford United for an FA Cup fourth qualifying round clash on October 30. Manning is president and his son, Bernard junior, is chairman of the Unibond League Premier Division club. Hereford
HEREFORD United striker Adam Stansfield has been rewarded for his goalscoring prowess by scooping the Nationwide Conference Player of the Month for September. Stansfield, 26, a summer signing from Yeovil Town, bagged three goals from five appearances
MIDFIELD dynamo Craig Stanley enjoyed his superb solo strike against Scunthorpe United in midweek - but admits he should be scoring more for Hereford United. The 21-year-old had Edgar Street rocking when he gave United a 35th minute lead in their LDV
HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner hailed his young stars for holding their nerve to dump Scunthorpe United out of the LDV Vans Trophy in a penalty shoot-out last night. The Bulls kept their cool in a dramatic first round northern section cup tie at Edgar
HEREFORD United skipper Tony James is the main doubt for Graham Turner tonight as the club prepare for their LDV Vans Trophy first round northern section opener against Scunthorpe United at Edgar Street (7.45). Turner is preparing to start with Tamika
HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner has warned his players of falling to the sucker-punch at lowly Leigh RMI tomorrow in the Nationwide Conference. The Bulls are on a three-game winning streak and got their home form back on track after seeing off both
A HEREFORD school will be on top of the world if an Army expedition to Mount Everest is a success. The name of Whitecross High School will be flying from a flag at the summit of the world's highest point - provided the climbers achieve their aim. Whitecross
HEREFORD United supremo Graham Turner spoke of his delight at the club's success in overcoming a major financial hurdle. The Bulls chairman said he was proud the cash-strapped Edgar Street club had finally freed themselves of their long-standing Company
HEREFORD United captain Tony James is delighted the services of Scottish international goalkeeper Jonathan Gould have been secured for another month - only he wants him to stay much longer than that. James insists the Bulls' defence have forged a good
HEREFORD United midfielder Jamie Pitman believes his side have 'nothing to fear' as they take on in-form Gravesend and Northfleet tomorrow. Two of the most impressive unbeaten runs in the Nationwide Conference come head to head when the two clubs meet
ANDY Keast has praised Neil Cole for his confident start to the Premiership campaign. The South African probably wasn't every supporter's first pick after the summer capture of Clive Stuart-Smith but the scrum-half has fitted in well in Worcester's opening
FABRIZIO Ravenelli, Georgi Kinkladze and Stefano Eranio - not a bad list of names to put on your coaching CV. But John Trewick is just as excited about the likes of Andy Williams, Tom Smith and Danny Carey-Bertram - young players ready to make their mark
DAVID Brown was rubbing shoulders with the great and the good of Manchester United seven years ago. Now, after a roundabout route, he is plying his trade in the not so glamorous world of non-league football. Instead of running out on the hallowed turf
HEREFORD United skipper Tony James has put sleepless nights behind him as he gears up to lead the Bulls on another championship charge. The proud 24-year-old may have put a fatherly arm around some of Hereford's youngsters after taking over the captain's
HEREFORD United will again be without defender Ryan Green for the trip to York City tomorrow. The Welsh international injured his back in pre-season but was expected to figure for the Bulls after taking a fortnight's rest. Green, 23, missed out on the
GRAHAM Turner has completed a double raid in the transfer market for Conference promotion hopefuls Hereford United. The Bulls' boss has finally had his wish for an experienced goalkeeper granted by capturing Preston's Jonathan Gould on a month's loan
HEREFORD United ultimately emerged with a comfortable 6-2 win from their Herefordshire Senior Cup quarter-final at Edgar Street. But, with 15 minutes to play and the score at 3-2, West Midlands League Premier Division Wellington still harboured hopes
MANAGER Graham Turner is backing striker Adam Stansfield to score plenty of goals for Hereford United this season. The new signing opened his account with a brace in an impressive display against a strong West Brom XI in midweek. Turner believes he can
HEREFORD United fans had their first chance to see the Bulls in action at Edgar Street this pre-season when they fought out a competitive goalless draw with Swansea. If the fates had been a little kinder to United last season, then the two sides might
GRAHAM Turner is still looking for an experienced goalkeeper despite Ben Scott keeping a second clean sheet against Swansea in Saturday's 0-0 draw. The Edgar Street manager is believed to be in talks with two or three keepers. Meanwhile, Ex-Sheffield
TONY James is hoping Hereford United can emulate running star Paula Radcliffe and become frontrunners in this season's Nationwide Conference campaign. The Bulls captain returns to action against Swansea City at Edgar Street today (3pm) in buoyant mood
GRAHAM Hyde is hoping to impress Hereford United boss Graham Turner and earn a contract. The former Sheffield Wednesday, Birmingham and Bristol Rovers midfielder has been training with the Bulls. Turner meanwhile admits talks have been dragging as he
JOHN Trewick has been unveiled as the new first team coach at Hereford United. The 47-year-old succeeds the influential Richard O'Kelly following his departure to Second Division Bournemouth. Bulls boss Graham Turner returned to his old stamping ground
HEREFORD United midfielder Jamie Pitman remains optimistic for the coming season despite the loss of several key figures at the club. Star striker Steve Guinan plus midfield playmaker Ben Smith, left back Michael Rose and coach Richard O'Kelly have all
HEREFORD United's brilliant season has been reflected in the selection of five of the club's players in the Conference team of the year. Steve Guinan, Matt Baker, Michael Rose, Tony James and Ben Smith were all included in the team. "It's a good reflection
Hereford United have signed 20-year-old former Telford United midfielder Craig Stanley but have seen the departure of coach Richard O'Kelly to Second Division Bournemouth.
HEREFORD United will be keeping a close eye on developments regarding Gavin Williams at Yeovil Town. The former Bulls ace is reportedly a target for several clubs including Hull City who have been linked with a £75,000 move for the player. Huddersfield
HEREFORD United defender Andy Tretton has handed the club a boost by extending his stay at Edgar Street. Tretton, who is currently on international duty with the England National Game XI, has signed for a further year at the club. Striker David Brown
TONY James admits he's been knocked for six by Hereford United's failure to get promotion to the Football League. Such was the impact of their dramatic play-off defeat to Aldershot Town, that the Edgar Street captain is still coming to terms with it,
HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner has suffered another blow with the departure of star striker Steve Guinan to Cheltenham Town on a free transfer. The 29-year-old was an integral part of the Bulls' record-breaking season, scoring 29 goals as they
IT'S hard not to feel enormous sympathy for Hereford United after their play-off heartbreak. To miss out on the Nationwide Conference title by a single point, having won more games and scored more goals than any other side, was bad enough. But to then
GRAHAM Turner and his Hereford United team were waking up today to the prospect of another year in the Conference after play-off heartbreak against Aldershot Town. The Bulls yesterday missed out on a play-off final place against rivals Shrewsbury Town
IN assessing our first three matches, 'indifferent' would probably be the adjective I would use. The second-half against Scarborough was as good as it gets - four goals, none against and some exciting football. Cambridge was a bit untidy. I felt we should
THEY'VE had a brilliant season -- shattering records galore -- but for Hereford United the real business starts tonight with the first leg of their Conference play-off at Aldershot Town (7.45). After seven long years, in which the Edgar Street club has
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers director of football Jan Molby has hinted that his close-season plans could involve the departure of one or two long-serving players from Aggborough. Two Aggborough campaigners who could be under threat are long-serving goalkeeper
IF there is any justice in football, Hereford United will earn promotion to the Third Division this season. They've played a brand of football that was won them plaudits across the country and, but for Chester City's resilience, would surely have clinched
GRAHAM Turner has hailed his Hereford United side ahead of their biggest weekend of the season. The Edgar Street team go into a Bank Holiday double-header against Barnet and Aldershot Town with praise ringing in their ears from United's manager. "Our
ANDY Tretton's return to Hereford United's defence has been instrumental in helping keep the Bulls' title quest on course, claims Jamie Pitman. The midfielder has paid tribute to Tretton following Hereford's recent run of form which has seen them concede
GRAHAM Turner has been named Nationwide Conference manager of the month for March. The Hereford United boss guided his team to five victories including two away wins at Telford United and Margate. Victory at Halifax Town on Saturday will guarantee the
HEREFORD United were knocked off top spot in the Nationwide Conference last night when Chester City won 2-0 at Telford United. The victory restores the Blues' three-point advantage with Mark Wright's team having a game in hand. Second-placed Hereford
HEREFORD United are appealing for their supporters to buy tickets for the Nationwide Conference home clash with Chester City on the final day of the season. The Blues' fans have snapped up nearly all their 1,800 allocation and are pressing the Edgar Street
GRAHAM Turner admits his Hereford United side have become a little paranoid about playing at Edgar Street. Despite plundering 12 goals in their last two away games, the prospect of playing at Edgar Street carries an air of anxiety for his players after
HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner has bolstered his defensive options with the capture of Tom Smith from Northampton Town. The 20-year-old central defender joined the Cobblers from Rotherham United last year but has recently been on loan at Gainsborough
HEREFORD United's promotion credentials go under the microscope in front of Sky's television cameras at Dagenham & Redbridge tonight. Bulls captain Tony James admits it's a must-win game after seeing Conference leaders Chester extend their lead at
NEW loan signing Scott Willis arrives with a brief to spark up Hereford United's promotion challenge. Bulls' boss Graham Turner has swooped for the combative Lincoln City midfielder to replace the injured Ben Smith, who is set to miss the rest of the
HEREFORD United are desperate to avoid another home slip-up as they bid to stay in the Nationwide Conference title race. United have not produced their best form at Edgar Street in recent weeks, taking only four points from their last four home games
TITLE-chasing Hereford United are poised to field two new signings in tomorrow's home Nationwide Conference clash with Woking. They have brought back West Bromwich Albion defender Tamika Mkandawire for a second loan spell and also hope to secure another
HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner has turned down a bid from Third Division Yeovil Town for left-back Michael Rose, branding their written offer 'unacceptable'. Meanwhile United's Rob Purdie pulled on an England shirt for the first time last night. The
GRAHAM Turner insists he's not bothered that Hereford United have been overlooked as Chester City's main challengers. Pundits have been backing Jimmy Quinn's Shrewsbury Town for that role with some even marking Chester down as Conference champions-elect
HEREFORD United will bid to cash in their chips at Scarborough's McCain Stadium tonight (7.45) and stay in the hunt for the Conference title. Second-placed Hereford, out of action for a fortnight, resume their campaign six points adrift of leaders Chester
HEREFORD United's Rob Purdie has earned his first call-up into the England National Game XI squad. The forward's impressive displays this season have seen him win a place in the squad to face Italy at Telford on February 11. Full-back Michael Rose is
TOUGH being a Tory? Try telling that to Leominster MP Bill Wiggin who increased his majority while successfully defending his north Herefordshire seat in the General Election. On a night when the Conservatives failed to make any serious inroads into Labour's
A SIXTH candidate has joined the fight for Hereford's seat at Westminster. Former soldier Peter Morton, from Whitney-on-Wye, is standing as an Independent because he is "fed up with what is happening to this country" and wants to do something about it
HEREFORD United's enforced break has come at the worst time, admits manager Graham Turner. The Edgar Street club's Conference trip to Morecambe today will be their last action for two weeks leaving loan signings Anwar Uddin and Chris Palmer kicking their
DANNY Williams returns from suspension to spearhead Hereford United's assault at Nationwide Conference rivals Morecambe tomorrow. The onus will fall on the midfielder to fill the creative void left by the absence of play-maker, Ben Smith, who is serving
IN moments like these, every girl needs a "best mate" to fend off unwanted advances. Sandra Howard's "chaperone" showed just what friends are for when Liberal Democrat Paul Keetch made his move. Fixed smiles and fast footwork from a central office minder
HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner has drafted in Derby County youngster Chris Palmer on a month's loan. The 20-year-old left-sided player will be included in the Bulls' squad for the Conference clash at Morecambe on Saturday. Palmer graduated from the
The West Midlands elected candidates in the European Elections are: Philip Bushill-Matthews (Conservative); Michael Cashman (Labour); Mike Nattrass (UKIP); Liz Lynne (Liberal Democrat); Philip Bradbourn (Conservative); Neena Gill (Labour) and Malcolm
LIFE after Paul Parry begins for Hereford United tomorrow with their FA Trophy clash at Exeter City but there is still plenty to play for says manager Graham Turner. The exciting winger's exit to pursue his dream of League football leaves Turner with
HEREFORD United striker Steve Guinan is to team up with Liverpool and Wales legend Ian Rush to make the draw for the FA Cup fourth round on Monday. The Bulls marksman has been rewarded for his efforts in this year's competition when fans on the official
BEN Smith's sparkling form for Hereford United is set to earn him international recognition with the England National Game XI. England boss Paul Fairclough nominated the Bulls' playmaker Smith and Barnet striker Giuliano Grazioli as his players of the
JAMIE Pitman is backing new signing Mark Beesley to be a hit with Hereford United. The ex-Chester City forward has been tasked with boosting the Bulls striking options as Graham Turner's side bid to maintain their promotion push. Injury to Steve Guinan
HEREFORD United can take a sizeable step towards cementing a play-off place by beating Exeter City in consecutive games over the festive period. The cash-strapped Grecians visit Edgar Street on Boxing Day (7.45) in front of Sky's television cameras followed
CARDIFF City manager Lennie Lawrence could move to sign Hereford United's Wales semi-professional international midfielder Paul Parry next week. Parry recently spent a week training at Ninian Park and played in the reserves' friendly at Derby. "Cardiff
HEREFORD United's latest signing Anwar Uddin is a peer of England stars Rio Ferdinand and Joe Cole. Boss Graham Turner will be hoping he can display similar skills in today's home clash against Tamworth with the 22-year-old in the frame to start alongside
GRAHAM Turner believes he still needs three players to boost Hereford United's promotion hopes. The Edgar Street boss has one of the smallest squads in the Conference, leaving it susceptible to injury and suspension. Defender Andy Tretton is currently
HEREFORD United face a difficult trip to Exeter City in the FA Trophy third round draw. The Bulls, who are due to play their Conference rivals twice over the festive period, travel to St James' Park on January 10.
HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner is hoping the club can capitalise on the feel good factor created by the 7-1 thrashing of Halifax Town in midweek. The Edgar Street boss has set his sights on making the run up to Christmas a profitable month for
GRAHAM Turner will boot sentiment into touch when he takes his Hereford United side to Shrewsbury Town tomorrow for the Conference match-of-the-day. The Bulls' boss may have cut his managerial teeth during six years at Gay Meadow from 1978-84 but remains
HEREFORD United defender Andy Tretton has suffered another setback with the news he requires a scan on his troublesome thigh. The 27-year-old had nursed faint hopes of facing his former club Shrewsbury Town on Saturday but those have been dashed and a
LETHARGIC Hereford United must shrug off recent disappointments to put their Nationwide Conference campaign back on track says manager Graham Turner. The Bulls entertain Margate at Edgar Street tomorrow looking to rediscover their league form following
HEREFORD United have sold 1,700 tickets for their Conference clash with Shrewsbury Town at Gay Meadow on Saturday week. The Shrews are currently six points and two places behind fourth-placed Hereford but have two games in hand. Meanwhile, Edgar Street
A MEETING of all players is being held at Colwall CC clubhouse on Monday, February 20, at 7.30pm. New captain, Pete Butler, has called the meeting to focus on the challenges of the new season and to agree playing strategies. Players of all four league
COMBATIVE midfielder Jamie Pitman is gearing up for a career in physiotherapy when he finally hangs up his boots. The Hereford United is currently juggling the twin demands of education and the Conference as he prepares for life after football. Pitman
ALL Colwall CC players, friends and family are reminded that this Sunday (February 12) is grounds day. The intention is for all club members to lend a hand clearing up after autumn leaf fall, to spring clean and brighten up the changing rooms from 10.30am
TWO divisions may separate Peterborough United and Hereford United but hot-shot striker Steve Guinan insists there is nothing to fear. The two sides meet at London Road tomorrow in the first round of the FA Cup with buoyant Bulls confident of upsetting
AFTER a successful season in 2005, Eastnor Cricket Club youth section will be holding coaching sessions for girls and boys at the Ledbury Leisure Centre. The sessions are as follows: School years 4-6, Sunday, February 19-Sunday, April 9 from 3.30-4.30pm
A BRAVE Hereford boy met Premiership footballers and came face to face with wild animals as he fulfilled his dreams in the final days of his battle with leukaemia. Ben Morris was introduced to his heroes at Everton Football Club and given exclusive access
COLWALL Cricket Club has finalised many of the details for its match against the Lashings World XI on Friday, July 28. The day of entertainment also includes a blind cricket demonstration, guide dog display, Kwick cricket match and a live band. Funds
EASTNOR CC have drawn last season's runners-up Talgarth in the first round of this season's Advantage Business Supplies Marches Knockout Cup. The winners of that tie will then visit Shobdon in the second round. First round matches are to be played by
EASTNOR Cricket Club is holding its annual general meeting on Wednesday, January 25, at the Brewery Inn, Ledbury, starting at 7.30pm.
BEING part of a stable and happy family should be each child's birthright but, while every parent wants to provide it, many struggle to do so. They need help to give their children the best start in life. For nearly 25 years Home-Start Herefordshire has
GRAHAM Turner will renew rivalries with Peterborough United boss Barry Fry in next weekend's FA Cup first round clash. The pair crossed swords during Fry's Barnet days and despite his colourful image Turner has no doubts about his quality as a manager
HEREFORDSHIRE is slipping down the green league tables because important features of its countryside are under stress, a report has revealed Changes to the land - including an increase in potato growing and record growth in the deer population - are resulting
THE future for all of Herefordshire's schools is now under review after plummeting pupil numbers pitched them into an uncertain future. Herefordshire Council's cabinet has backed the review - plans for which were revealed by the Hereford Times last month
A HEREFORDSHIRE charity is to offer new services to help even more children from the county and beyond. Megan Baker House, the charity for children with motor disabilities like cerebral palsy, has gone from strength to strength since it started five years
GRAHAM Turner has got a simple motto for his Hereford United players - play your best and respect your team-mates. It's worked wonders for the Edgar Street club to date who travel to rivals Chester City today sitting two points clear at the top of the
BOSBURY Cricket Club held their presentation evening and annual dinner recently at The Bell Inn. After a successful season in division four of the Marches league, in which the team took the top spot from rivals Presteigne, one of the main awards of the
CONFERENCE heavyweights Hereford United and Chester City will battle it out for top spot at Deva Stadium tomorrow. Bulls boss Graham Turner is playing the clash down by claiming only three points are at stake but victory would hand them early advantage
COLWALL Maidens cricket team received a great boost recently when three of their players received top county honours. The winners are: Becky Fortnum U13 bowler of year; Connie Holden U15 bowler of the year; Lydia Deacon U15 best overall player. Colwall
THE Flint & Cook Marches Cricket League have revised their divisional structure for 2006 following the departure of Monmouth and Wormelow to the Crusader Worcestershire County League. "We will have four divisions of ten teams and a fifth division
STROLLERS Cricket Club are building on their championship-winning campaign in the Marches League division five by introducing a second XI for next season. Both teams will be playing Saturday Marches League cricket, in division four and division five,
Ledbury's run of five wins came to a halt as they were convincingly beaten by a determined and well-disciplined side enjoying home advantage. Nuneaton Old Edwardians 45pts, Ledbury 8pts From the kick-off, the writing was on the wall when Ledbury sought
LEDBURY 1st XV continued their good run of form against Midlands Three West (South) bottom team Keresley on Saturday, securing their third league win in a row and fourth victory overall. LEDBURY 32pts, KERESLEY 15pts From the kick-off, Keresley demonstrated
FOLLOWING encouraging signs of improvement prior to the festive break, Ledbury took on mid-table Bedworth in the Midlands Three West (South) league on Saturday at Ross Road. LEDBURY 15PTS, BEDWORTH 13PTS Bedworth themselves have had a tremendous run of
BISHOP'S Frome were able to celebrate promotion to division five of the Flint and Cook Marches League at their well attended annual dinner and awards evening at the Tarrington Arms. Clubman-of-the-year was 16-year-old Luke Roberts and other awards went
THE Flint and Cook Marches League are hoping to appoint a new treasurer at their annual meeting and presentation night at the Imperial Hotel, Hereford, on Monday (November 7). Chairman, Eastnor's Jim Sandford, has been acting as treasurer, a position
HEREFORD United midfielder Ben Smith loves scoring goals but admits he gets even more satisfaction out of creating them for his team-mates. The Bulls ace, no stranger to finding the net after six goals this season, is likely to find his creativity tested
SOLIHULL travelled to Ledbury in atrocious conditions to play their Midlands Three South (West) encounter on Saturday. LEDBURY 10PTS, SOLIHULL 44PTS From the start, the determination in defence of the Ledbury team was evident. Ned Mawlby was once again
BROCKHAMPTON enjoyed a good season in the Crusader Worcestershire County League. The club's first XI finished in runners-up spot in division one while the second string were third in their section. Topping the batting averages was Jon Walker with 459
THE league table position of Nuneaton Old Edwardians does not reflect the standard of rugby that they have been playing this season. LEDBURY 5pts, NUNEATON OLD EDWARDIANS 42pts They have had narrow defeats to most of the top sides and travelled to Ross
COLWALL Cricket Club first and second XI will be playing in the Worcestershire County League next season. After many successful years in the West of England Premier League (WEPL), club president Adrian Berry said: "We were very nearly promoted into premier
LEDBURY entertained higher-graded Walsall in the Intermediate Cup and had problems right from the start. LEDBURY 3PTS, WALSALL 67PTS The first 15 minutes saw some frantic defence from Ledbury and resolute it was too. With the score at 10-3, Matt Williams
UNBEATEN Stratford played with the wind and the slope in their favour in the first half at Ledbury. They made the advantages count by racing to a 33-0 half-time lead, with five tries, four of them converted by Simon Brain. Ledbury rallied after the break
JAMIE Pitman admits he is happy to take a backseat in the goalscoring stakes just so long as Hereford United keep on winning. The midfielder, who started last season with a volley of goals, has yet to get off the mark this campaign and instead seen Ben
VISITING Shrewsbury kicked off to Ledbury in the first round of the Powergen Intermediate Cup on Saturday. LEDBURY 20pts, SHREWSBURY 10pts Almost straight from the kick-off Ledbury were in control and a forward pass denied them an opening try within the
IT was a mixed week for Hereford United with celebrations for a manager-of-the-month award but sadness at the death of the former club doctor. Graham Turner's happiness at winning the Nationwide Conference Manager Of The Month award was tempered by the
HEREFORD United today visit Stevenage Borough still on a high from Monday's 4-3 win against Aldershot Town. Substitute David Brown who grabbed the winner with a spectacular overhead kick paid tribute to his team-mates after they battled back from two
GRAHAM Turner insists his Hereford United side will be looking for three points from tomorrow's trip to undefeated Stevenage Borough. The Edgar Street club were held to a draw by Barnet in their last away game but after Monday's thrilling late win against
HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner has been reflecting on his side's early season form which has seen them chalk up three wins and score 11 goals. The Edgar Street boss, who takes his team to face Martin Allen's Barnet side today, has been delighted
HEREFORD United's impressive start to the season has seen their odds to lift the Nationwide Conference tumble. The Bulls entertain Morecambe today on the back of wins against Tamworth and For-est Green Rovers which has seen bookmakers cut prices as low
FREE-scoring Hereford United will have an early test of their Nationwide Conference credentials tomorrow with the visit of last year's runners-up Morecambe. Jimmy Harvey's side did the league double over the Bulls last season before they were beaten in
GRAHAM Turner is urging his Hereford United side to display a tougher streak to bolster their chances of making the Nationwide Conference play-offs. The Bulls just missed out on one of the prized play-off slots last season and Turner believes their failure
GRAHAM Turner admits Hereford United's opening fixture of the Nationwide Conference season at Tamworth on Saturday is far from ideal. The Staffordshire club, still on a high from winning the Dr Martens Premier Division, will provide a lively test for
THE goals keep coming in Hereford United's pre-season programme after a 7-0 win against Bromyard Town at Delahay Meadow on Saturday took their tally to 30 in five games. But United didn't have things all their own way against the West Midlands Leaguers
STRIKER David Brown will have been many things on his arrival for his first day's training with new club Hereford United but overawed would certainly not be one of them. Respected Conference professionals as they are, the likes of Paul Parry, Tony James
HEREFORD continued their unbeaten start to their pre-season programme with a comprehensive 5-0 win over a very young West Bromwich Albion side. With their senior squad on tour in Denmark, the Baggies sent a side consisting mainly of promising teenagers
A SUPERB display from Wolves' first-choice goalkeeper Matt Murray held a promising Hereford United to a 1-1 draw at Edgar Street in a lively pre-season friendly last night. The giant goalkeeper made a string of fine saves to stop the Bulls from opening
HEREFORD United kick-off their pre-season programme in style tonight when Premiership new boys Wolves visit Edgar Street (7.45). Several first-teamers should be in the Wolves' side and manager Dave Jones will also be present. Bulls boss Graham Turner
GRAHAM Turner believes the hard work has only just started for his former club Wolves. The Molineux club visit Edgar Street on Monday night for the first of their pre-season friendlies with the Premiership new boys poised to send a strong contingent of
HEREFORD United's players reported back to Edgar Street for the start of pre-season training yesterday. New signings David Brown and Jordan King were joined by several trialists who will be hoping to impress manager Graham Turner in the programme of pre-season
PAUL Parry has emerged as a target for newly-promoted Yeovil Town. The Hereford United midfielder scored 10 Conference goals last season, and Yeovil boss Gary Johnson has confirmed that he is tracking Parry. "I'm always following up good players and people
HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner is hoping to complete the signing of Telford striker David Brown on a free transfer today. Brown, who scored 16 goals last season, has rejected a new contract to stay at the Bucks Head and opted instead to move to
MASTER marksman Adam Stansfield insists Hereford United's season is well and truly on the upward curve following the thrashing of Canvey Island. The Bulls ended a run of six games without a Nationwide Conference victory when they tore apart the league's
TWO hundred years ago in the days of Nelson and Trafalgar there was no doubt about the role the Navy played - but times had changed, said a former Falklands Royal Marine commander at Hereford Town Hall on Sunday. Speaking at a Trafalgar bicentennial lunch
HEREFORDIANS joined celebrations across the country over the weekend, as the nation paid tribute to its greatest naval hero and the victory that cost him his life. Trafalgar weekend began on the 200th anniversary of Trafalgar Day itself - Friday, October
A FLAG normally only flown by Royal Navy ships and ports is to fly from some of Hereford's most prestigious buildings. The White Ensign - a St George's cross with a Union Jack in the upper left corner - will proudly billow in the Hereford breeze as the
High Town will be decorated with bunting. Watch out for special flags and signals flying from public buildings! Friday 21 October - Trafalgar Day Royal Naval Association Trafalgar Dinner at Hereford Town Hall By ticket only - SOLD OUT Saturday 22 October
TWENTY-SIX miles is "an awfully long way to run", says Paul Sneyd - but he has taken up a challenge to run the London Marathon to help boost a charity that is close to his heart. Paul, 32, an area sales manager for a trailer manufacturer who lives at
LEDBURY Town played league leaders Market Drayton in the first round of the League Cup on Saturday. MARKET DRAYTON 3, LEDBURY TOWN 1 The game started with Drayton pushing forward but Ledbury held firm until the 25th minute when they conceded a sloppy
A COMBINATION of poor defending and poor finishing undid Ledbury as they searched for vital league points away at Dudley on Saturday. DUDLEY 4, LEDBURY TOWN 0 Dudley took the lead on 25 minutes with a pass that split the defence and gave McTear no chance
LEDBURY Town entertained Bustleholme at New Street on Saturday in a West Midlands premier division game. LEDBURY TOWN 0, BUSTLEHOLME 2 The first-half started even with Ledbury only having one shot at goal from Volosanovs which was saved by the feet of
LEDBURY Town entertained Bromsgrove Rovers Reserves in the Worcester Infirmary Senior Cup on Wednesday. LEDBURY TOWN 0, BROMSGROVE ROVERS RESERVES 2 With this being Ledbury's first fixture since December 10, manager Paul Willband was glad to get his side
LEDBURY Town continued their recent improved form with a 1-0 West Midlands premier division victory against visiting Wyrley Rangers. LEDBURY TOWN 1, WYRLEY RANGERS 0 Play was even in the first-half until Neil Gardiner made a surging run down the left-flank
LEDBURY Town entertained Smethwick ST in the West Midlands premier division on Saturday and got off to a poor start, conceding a goal in the opening minute. LEDBURY TOWN 5, SMETHWICK ST 1 From the restart, Ledbury pushed forward and Lee Hooper was brought
LEDBURY Town were just four minutes away from a lucrative place in the last 32 of the FA Vase when the game was halted on Saturday due to the thickening fog. LEDBURY TOWN 2, WILLAND ROVERS 1 (Abandoned after 86 minutes) Visitors Willand Rovers, who are
LEDBURY Town visited local rivals Kington on Saturday in the West Midlands premier division and came away with a deserved draw. KINGTON TOWN 2, LEDBURY TOWN 2 The first-half was very even with both sides unable to create a clear-cut chance and half-time
LEDBURY Town were involved in another close West Midlands premier division game on Saturday but a late goal again robbed them of much-needed points. LEDBURY TOWN 1, LYE TOWN 2 The New Street side held their own for much of the first half but fell behind
LEDBURY Town were away to high-flying Market Drayton Town on Saturday in the West Midlands premier division. MARKET DRAYTON TOWN 4, LEDBURY TOWN 2 Although starting well, Ledbury soon found themselves 2-0 down in 20 minutes through Owen Prosser and Steve
WESTFIELDS FIXTURES 2004-5 (Home matches in capitals) Sat Aug 14 Romulus Tue Aug 17 STOURBRIDGE Sat Aug 21 COALVILLE TOWN Tue Aug 24 Oldbury United Sat Aug 28 Quorn Mon Aug 30 LUDLOW TOWN Sat Sep 4 Corby Town (F.A Cup) Tue Sep 7 Bridgnorth Town Sat Sep
GROWING concern over the danger to children and parents from over-crowding in St Paul's Church car park, Tupsley, at the start and finish of the school day has led the church council to restrict parking there. From April 24, parking will only be available
HEREFORDSHIRE Council fears facing a legal challenge from farmers and auctioneers if it doesn't provide Hereford with a new cattle market. But the case the council makes for keeping a market could be tested in the House of Commons. Hereford MP Paul Keetch
THE boss of an award-winning Hereford building firm says he has been vindicated after being backed by a planning inspector. Six months ago, Tim Evans, managing director of IE Developments, was reeling in disappointment following the decision by Herefordshire
STAFF at Hereford County Hospital have been given a glowing report on the way they look after older patients. The hospital has been placed second best in the West Midlands and one of the top performing hospitals in England. The County was awarded five
THE man in charge of the Edgar Street grid has told Herefordians not to expect to see any changes on the 100-acre site in the immediate future. Jonathan Bretherton pleaded for patience if the dream of reinvigorating the area to the north of the city centre
HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner is confident away-day specialists Hucknall Town won't find it too comfortable at Edgar Street tomorrow in the FA Trophy's last eight. The Bulls are firm favourites to lift the Trophy at Villa Park in May after being
20 years old, born in Hereford. Nephew of former Hereford United, Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers player Chris Price. Joined Westfields from junior soccer in season 1999/2000 and has been ever present in the senior side and attracting attention of League
Captain. 29 years old, born in Gloucester. Now in his seventh season for Westfields, he joined the club at the age of 21 years and moved on to Llandrindod Wells and Eastbourne Town. Received Westfields Player of the year Award in season 2002/03.
WHEELCHAIR tennis player Janet McMorran has won the Herefordshire Sports Council Disabled Sports Personality Award and has proved experience can triumph over youth after yet another excellent season. The Bromyard-based 55-year-old regained the British
24 years old, born in Birmingham. Joined Westfields at 16 years old moving on to Evesham United and Bromsgrove Rovers. Re-joined Westfields in season 1999/2000.
25 years old, born in Hereford. Commenced his football career as a YTS player with Hereford United moving on to Cinderford Town, Bromsgrove Rovers, Moor Green, Kington Town, Bromyard Town and Malvern. Joined Westfields in season 2002/03.
BROMYARD made the short journey to Stourport hoping to continue their recent run of good form in North Midlands Two (South) but came unstuck against the league leaders who registered their 11th success in 11 outings. STOURPORT 28pts, BROMYARD 7pts But
19 years old, born in Hereford. Joined Pegasus Juniors, before moving on to Wellington in season 2002/03. Joined Westfields at the start of season 2003/04.
BROMYARD earned a home tie against Clee Hill in the second round of the North Midlands Vase after gaining a revenge win against their Worcestershire opponents in the competition's first phase. BROMYARD 32pts, CHADDESLEY CORBETT 23pts Chaddesley had triumphed
31 years old, born in Hereford. Joined Bromyard Town at 18 years and after a period in lower level football re-joined in 1998. Moved to Westfields in season 2000/01 scoring nine goals in championship campaign.
ELEMENTARY defensive mistakes cost Bromyard dear when they slumped to their 13th West Midlands League premier division defeat at mid-table Pelsall. PELSALL VILLA 3, BROMYARD TOWN 2 After producing some decent performances in recent games, Bromyard were
BROMYARD RFC are benefiting from the return of a number of players after injury and have now registered three successive wins after their latest North Midlands (South) Two victory. BIRMINGHAM EXILES 7pts, ROMYARD 15pts They took the lead with a try from
BROMYARD Town gained all three points with a good, solid team performance at Shawbury in the West Midlands League premier division on Saturday. SHAWBURY 0, BROMYARD TOWN 1 Play was fairly even in the first-half but Chris Allen and Craig Malins both went
BROMYARD TOWN 1, TIVIDALE 2 BROMYARD Town produced a very good display at home to high-flying Tividale but lost 2-1 in the West Midlands premier division. They took the game to their visitors and went ahead on five minutes when Chris Allen latched onto
HEREFORDSHIRE'S British number one Janet McMorran has ended her NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour season on a high note with an international doubles title at the Prague Cup Czech Indoor Championship. The Bromyard player, with British number two and regular
FOLLOWING a successful career in karting, 16-year-old Bromyard racing driver Robert Hall, who attends Tenbury High School, is to drive for Formula Ford manufacturer Swift in a works-supported team. Initially, he is as a test driver for the remainder of
ONCE again Bromyard dominated for long periods of this West Midlands Premier Division game but individual defensive errors cost them the match. BROMYARD TOWN 2, LYE TOWN 3 The home team found themselves 1-0 down after ten minutes and shortly afterwards
THIS was Bromyard's best performance of the season in a tremendous cup tie against high profile Chasetown in this FA Vase tie. BROMYARD TOWN 0, CHASETOWN FC 1 Indeed, over the 90 minutes, the home team enjoyed more possession and played some entertaining
THIS was Bromyard Reserves' first West Midlands division two win of the season, fielding mainly their youth team players under the guidance of the experienced John Meek. BROMYARD TOWN RESERVES 3, BEWDLEY TOWN RESERVES 2 Goals from skipper Rich Price,
BROMYARD struggled to beat their lower-ranked rivals in this HFA Challenge Cup game on Saturday. SUTTON UNITED 1, BROMYARD TOWN 3 The home team pressed hard for the first 20 minutes with Bromyard making individual errors all over the park. Against the
BROMYARD gave a good account of themselves against a very strong Hereford team in this HFA Floodlit Cup tie. BROMYARD TOWN 0, HEREFORD UNITED 4 The home side could have taken the lead in the first ten minutes when Chris Allen's cross flashed across the
BROMYARD School of Tae Kwon Do has a lot to shout about after another successful seminar and black belt testing early this month. The club, which has classes in Bromyard, Malvern and Worcester, added two new black belts to its 11 strong instructors, both
Bromyard's reward for their FA Vase heroics is a tough tie at home to Chasetown. Chasetown finished second in the Travel Factory Midland Alliance last year, three places higher than Malvern, won the Walsall Senior Cup and were semi-finalists in the Staffordshire
BROMYARD shrugged off a poor run in the West Midlands League premier division by reaching the FA Vase first round proper. BROMYARD TOWN 2, HEATH HAYES 1 They beat league rivals Heath Hayes 2-1 at Delahay Meadow after starting well and taking a 12th minute
BROMYARD Town grabbed a point with a 0-0 draw at home to Ludlow Town, but the game was a poor advert for the West Midlands League Premier. Neither team grabbed hold of the game and Bromyard's finishing was atrocious, apart from a Chris Allen effort, which
RON Radford, Ricky George and other stars from Hereford United's legendary Giantkillers squad of 34 years ago are likely to figure large in a new Internet poll. To mark the 125th anniversary of the FA Cup, the FA are inviting fans of 125 clubs, including
BROMYARD'S final game of the season at Kidderminster Victoria thirds was washed out without a ball bowled after heavy, persistent rain from lunchtime onwards left no chance for any play. Bromyard firsts finished the season with a record of played 22,
BROMYARD second XIs' last WCL division two game at home to Kidderminster Victoria IV was washed out on Saturday. Though the seconds had a disappointing year, with a record of played 22, won two, lost 13, drawn two with five abandonments, there were mnay
A MIXED August Bank Holiday weekend ended with Bromyard securing promotion back to division dne of the Worcestershire County Cricket League at the first attempt. After the disappointment of losing to second-placed Barnards Green away on Saturday Bromyard
THE FA Cup will again be in the spotlight at the Three Counties Hotel tonight (Thursday) when Hereford United host their annual fund-raising dinner. Guest speaker is Malcolm MacDonald, Newcastle United's celebrated centre-forward when the Magpies were
AS well as meeting up with old rivals Southport and Cambridge United, Hereford, as a result of last season's relegation and promotion battles, have three other new opponents this season. United will be renewing acquaintance with near neighbours Kidderminster
Last Wednesday, goals from Jon Brady and Adam Stansfield, put the Bulls into a 2-0 lead against League 2 Wrexham who then battled back to earn a 2-2 draw. On Saturday, Stansfield was again on the mark, along with Rob Purdie, as Hereford surrendered a
ALTHOUGH, 30 years on, the brightest memory is of the goals by Ronnie Radford and Ricky George which propelled Newcastle out of the Cup and United into the Football League, Hereford's epic FA Cup run in 1971-2, extending over 10 games, was far from a
DAVE Boddy insists rivals Hereford United and Kidderminster Harriers have denied Worcester City a money-spinning summer due to the re-arrangement of the Four Nations tournament. All three clubs were invited by the FA International Committee to stage the
HEREFORD United have signed Cardiff City's out-of-favour teenage striker Stuart Fleetwood. Fleetwood, a Welsh Under 21 international, joined the Bulls on a free transfer and may be thrown a Conference debut tonight as United face Cambridge United at Edgar
GRAHAM Turner has ordered his Hereford United players to shake off Tuesday's LDV Vans Trophy knockout and concentrate on one of the biggest games of their Conference season. The Bulls travel to Grays Athletic for the first time tomorrow aiming to avenge
GRAHAM Turner reckons Hereford United can end the year with fireworks at St James' Park tonight. Depleted Bulls travel to the south coast to face bogey side Exeter City in front of Sky's television cameras. And they will want to put on an evening show
GRAHAM Turner insists the pressure is off his Hereford United players tomorrow as they embark on an FA Trophy journey on England's south coast. The Bulls responded to a heavily-criticised FA Cup defeat to Stockport by galvanising their Conference play-off
GRAHAM Turner believes Hereford United can be a force to be reckoned with when a string of players return to the fold. The Bulls have limped to ninth in the Nationwide Conference table but are still in touch with the leading pack, despite a number of
HEREFORD United chief Graham Turner was happy to escape with a point as Kidderminster Harriers manager Stuart Watkiss praised his troops. The two clubs drew 1-1 at Aggborough in the big Nationwide Conference derby, watched by 3,241 fans, with Harriers
TAIWO Atieno will be called on to reproduce his goalscoring exploits from earlier in the season tomorrow. The Kidderminster Harriers forward is set to step in for suspended top scorer Iyseden Christie after sitting out their recent cup clashes. Atieno
GOALKEEPER Craig Mawson has insisted Hereford United are confident of ousting stubborn Nationwide North outfit Alfreton Town tonight (7.45). The Bulls are chasing an away draw at Conference South side Cambridge City and £10,000 cash prize by winning the
DEFENDER Tamika Mkandawire has revealed his delight at being called up by the England National Game XI for the first time. The 22-year-old centre-half was selected for England's initial 22-man squad on the back of his outstanding form for Hereford United
BROMYARD Town gave a strong account of themselves before bowing out of the Herefordshire FA Senior Floodlit Cup 4-0 to big neighbours Hereford United. The West Midlands League side could have taken the lead in the first 10 minutes when Chris Allen's cross
WORCESTER City have arguably the toughest task of the four local sides following today's FA Cup fourth qualifying round draw. City, Bromsgrove Rovers, Kidderminster Harriers and Hereford United were all in the hat as Conference sides entered the competition
GRAHAM Turner will adopt the 4-4-2 system for the foreseeable future as Hereford United bid to boost their goal tally. The Bulls host Canvey Island at Edgar Street tomorrow having scored just eight times in their previous 10 Nationwide Conference games
HEREFORD United's director of football Graham Turner has spoken of his delight at the on-going refurbishment project at Edgar Street. Several areas of the ground are nearing full transformation, including dressing rooms, ticket office and foyer area,
JAMIE Pitman is confident his long-running shoulder problem will disappear forever following a summer operation. The Hereford United midfielder went under the knife after admitting dislocating his right shoulder on half-a-dozen occasions last season.
COMEBACK star Jamie Pitman is excited at the prospect of taking up battle in Hereford United's midfield once again. After five gruelling and frustrating months recovering from a shoulder operation, the 29-year-old is now ready and waiting to taste the
INJURIES are beginning to bite at Edgar Street -- but Graham Turner admits there is plenty in the Hereford United locker to dampen the spirits of new boys Altrincham. The Bulls were without crocked quartet Tamika Mkandawire, Guy Ipoua, Simon Travis and
JOHN Trewick admits Hereford United's winning mentality on the road could see them to promotion glory. The Bulls travel to Crawley Town tomorrow looking for a positive response after crashing 2-1 to Nationwide Conference new boys Cambridge United. Cambridge
GRAHAM Turner believes he has assembled one of the strongest Hereford United squads in recent years. The Bulls' supremo senses a confident air of expectation that the Edgar Street club can finally end nine years of hurt and regain their Football League
HEREFORD United retained the Herefordshire Senior Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over their city rivals Westfields in a final held over from last season. The Bulls controlled the match for long periods with goals from Tamika Mkandawire, Jon Brady and
JOHN Trewick is confident that Hereford United have enough firepower to shoot the club to promotion next season. The Edgar Street club strengthened their attacking options this summer with the signings of Guy Ipoua and Graham Evans. Both newcomers will
HEREFORD United take on Welsh Premier League side Aberystwyth Town tonight (7.30pm) without trialist Andy Ferrell. The midfielder, released from Watford this summer, has also attracted the interest of League Two side Darlington. But boss Graham Turner
HEREFORD United hope to welcome back two of last season's first-team regulars for the visit of Notts County tomorrow (3pm). Tony James and Ryan Green both sat out the Bulls' 2-0 victory at Bromsgrove Rovers on Wednesday night, but should feature against
HEREFORD United head to Bromsgrove Rovers tonight after spicing up competition for the goalkeeper's jersey (7.45pm). The Bulls have signed Chester City 'keeper Wayne Brown on a 12-month loan deal after he was told by manager Keith Curle that he was no
GRAHAM Turner will be eager for a positive response against Football League opposition tomorrow night (7.45pm) when Hereford United host Wrexham. The Bulls were outclassed in their opening pre-season friendly on Saturday when Coca-Cola League One side
GRAHAM Turner has bolstered his Hereford United side by clinching the signing of former Gillingham defender Dean Beckwith on a one-year deal. The 21-year-old Londoner was re-leased by the Coca-Cola League One club last month after earlier coming through
GRAHAM Turner confirmed that he is in talks with defender Dean Beckwith and midfielder Stacy Coldicott, writes Gary York. Hereford United's director of football is determined to secure the pair as he looks to assemble a squad of 22 ahead of the new Nationwide
HEREFORD United may be among the favourites to secure a place in the Football League next season but their fans can still snap up a bargain. Figures released by Nationwide Conference bosses show supporters of the Edgar Street side are bottom of the league
GRAHAM Turner is confident Jon Brady can achieve Conference success for a second time at Edgar Street. Right midfielder Brady, 30, became Hereford United's first summer signing following his move from rivals Stevenage Borough. Earlier this week, former
TONY James admits to a touch of jealousy following Mark Robinson's move to Coca-Cola League Two side Stockport County. The long-serving Hereford United captain, who signed a fresh 12-month deal at Edgar Street, has made no secret of his desire to feature
Saturday, March 25, 2006 KIDDERMINSTER all but ended Hereford's faint hopes of catching Accrington Stanley at the top of the Nationwide Conference with Saturday's shock result at Edgar Street. Hereford, with an unbeaten run of 16 matches behind them,
LAST week's news of ex-Bulls player and Morecambe manager Jimmy Harvey suffering a heart attack prior to Morecambe's Conference match against Cambridge United came as a shock to us all. Jim is the longest-serving manager in the Conference and I would
WALES international Ryan Green handed manager Graham Turner another major boost by agreeing a new deal. The 24-year-old right full-back ended speculation of a move away from Hereford United by becoming the seventh player to commit himself to next season
Tuesday, February 21, 2006 HEREFORD United completed their third double of the Conference season but were made to fight all the way by a battling Aldershot side who came close to snatching a point in the closing stages. The Bulls dominated the first period
FOUR Hereford United players represented England National Game XI last night in their 1-0 Four Nations tournament victory over Ireland. Bulls' full-backs Simon Travis and Mark Robinson both started the Cork fixture, along with striker Adam Stansfield,
JOHN Trewick has ruled the roost over Hereford United's newest league rivals -- admitting the non-league return of Kidderminster Harriers provides the most spice. Harriers are one of five new clubs gearing up for Nationwide Conference action next season
JOHN Trewick hailed Hereford United's away supporters as 'absolutely fantastic' for their efforts following the club. Around 1,400 fans made the trip to Stevenage on Bank Holiday Monday for the Nationwide Conference play-off semi-final first-leg. Supporters
Saturday, January 21, 2006 HEREFORD cemented their position in the Nationwide Conference play-off spots while rarely getting out of first gear against their struggling Sussex opponents at Edgar Street on Saturday. By playing some energetic and committed
HEREFORD United will strive for an injury-free encounter with Accrington Stanley tomorrow before their second consecutive play-off challenge. Graham Turner's side host the Lancashire outfit, who boast recently departed United striker David Brown among
Saturday, January 7, 2006 HEREFORD completed their first double of the season with a hugely important Nationwide Conference success at the McCain Stadium on Saturday. After dropping four points out of six against lowly Forest Green over the Holiday period
LEE Mills is eager to put a turbulent three months behind him to help steer Hereford United back into the Football League. The 34-year-old striker began back-to-back Conference games for the first time in 2005 when partnering Adam Stansfield against Stevenage
GRAHAM Turner insists more indiscipline at Stevenage Borough tomorrow could prove costly in his side's bid for a Nationwide Conference play-off spot. Hereford United's director of football watched in dismay over the Easter period as young strikers Leroy
HEREFORD United's director of football Graham Turner has signalled his intention of bolstering his squad again before next Thursday's transfer deadline. Turner swooped to sign Walsall duo Daryl Taylor and Leroy Williams in mid-week to boost the Bulls'
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 TAMIKA Mkandawire headed an extra-time winner to give Hereford United a 2-1 success over League One Port Vale in the LDV Vans Trophy second round at Edgar Street last night. Hereford had much the better of the early play and
Saturday, November 19, 2005 HEREFORD finally won back-to-back Conference matches for the first time this season to move into closer order at the top of the table. In a match which director of football Graham Turner aptly described as 'a game of two halves
Saturday, October 12, 2005 HEREFORD United finally rediscovered the goalscoring form which has eluded them since the season's opening day as they brought Woking's lengthy unbeaten spell to a summary end. The 'Cards' came to Edgar Street boasting a run
HEREFORD United endured double heartache last night as captain Tony James suffered a serious ankle injury during his side's shock 1-0 FA Trophy quarter-final defeat at Hucknall Town. The extent to James' injury is unknown but it is feared United's inspirational
